Frequently Asked Questions

General

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is the leading professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain. Membership in IASP is open to all professionals involved in research, diagnosis or treatment of pain. IASP has more than 7,900 members in 133 countries and 90 national chapters.  < Close Answer

IASP aims to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide. Contributions to our Programs and Funds help us work toward that goal. Members of IASP can contribute to these programs and funds along with their annual dues, or by contacting members@iasp-pain.org. Non-members who wish to contribute to these programs and funds should contact IASPdesk@iasp-pain.org for more information.  < Close Answer

IASP retains the copyright to items appearing in PAIN, Pain: Clinical Updates, IASP Newsletter, IASP e-Newsletter, books published by IASP Press, and the content of this website. For permission to use, reprint, or translate figures, tables, excerpts, or full texts of any IASP publication, please complete our Copyright Permissions Request Form.  < Close Answer

Membership

There are many benefits to being a member, including: a subscription (including online access) to the journal PAIN, discounted registration for the World Congress on Pain, special pricing on books from IASP Press, eligibility for IASP grants and fellowships, and a multitude of opportunities to network and communicate with other professionals involved in the field of pain. [More]  < Close Answer

Annual membership dues for IASP range from US$40 to US$200 for regular membership and are dependent on your level of income. View our Dues Rates for a complete description of each level of payment.  < Close Answer

Joining is easy with our online membership application! If you prefer, you can still complete the appropriate membership forms and return them to IASP as an email attachment, by fax, or by post.  < Close Answer

IASP Members Only

A number of services and materials are only available to members of IASP, and you need to log on to access them. For instance, you can access the full text of articles in PAIN, pay your dues, update your mailing address, search the member directory, and get member discounts on book purchases.  < Close Answer

Enter your username and password in the upper right-hand corner of any page on the website. If you are not logged in and you choose an item that is accessible to members only, or if you buy a book in the IASP Press Bookstore, you will be prompted to log on.  < Close Answer

Restricted items on this site include: IASP Member Directory, online dues payment, and member discounts on book purchases. Additionally, online access to the journal PAIN is limited to IASP members only.  < Close Answer

Members can access the journal online by clicking on the PAIN cover images or clicking here. If you are not already logged on to the website, you will be prompted to do so.  < Close Answer

The Classification of Chronic Pain is now free online! To access it please visit the Free Books section in the IASP website.  < Close Answer

As part of our ongoing process of improving benefits to our members, IASP is currently reviewing the functionality of our forums to ensure they meet the needs of our members. During this review, we will close the IASP Members discussion forum. Special Interest Group forums will not be affected at this time.  < Close Answer

To pay your annual dues online, visit "Pay Your Dues" in the Members Only section. To ensure that your benefits of membership continue uninterrupted, make sure to pay your dues by your anniversary date each year.  < Close Answer

To update your profile information, visit "Edit Your Member Profile" in the Members Only section. If you are not already logged on, you will be prompted to do so. If you encounter any trouble, contact members@iasp-pain.org.  < Close Answer

PAIN

PAIN is the official journal of IASP. IASP publishes 12 issues per year of original research on the nature, mechanisms and treatment of pain. This peer-reviewed journal provides a forum for the dissemination of research in the basic and clinical sciences of multidisciplinary interest.  < Close Answer

Yes. Please view the Guide for Authors for instructions on how to submit a manuscript.  < Close Answer

Visit the Elsevier Media page for PAIN for pricing and contact information.  < Close Answer

Please contact IASP Membership at members@iasp-pain.org.  < Close Answer

IASP Press/Bookstore

All books that are available for purchase are listed on and can be purchased through the IASP Press page. IASP Press has published more than 60 books since 1992.  < Close Answer

All of our available titles can be purchased online through the IASP Bookstore. Visit the IASP Press page to select available titles.  < Close Answer

When placing an order through the IASP Bookstore, you will be prompted to log in or create a new account. At this point, be sure to log in with your IASP member login information. This will ensure that you receive the member discount on your purchase. If you have trouble logging in, please contact IASP.  < Close Answer

IASP Press accepts book proposals throughout the year at books@iasp-pain.org. For more information, please view our flyer regarding Publishing with IASP Press.  < Close Answer

When an incorrect or damaged book is received, your order will be reshipped. Depending on your situation, the incorrect or damaged book may be picked up or returned at no cost to you. Contact books@iasp-pain.org to discuss your order.  < Close Answer

Contact books@iasp-pain.org to discuss your order and the condition of your books. If your order has not yet been shipped, we can cancel your order and reimburse you for the purchase price. If your book has been opened and the plastic wrap has been removed, we are not able to resell the book and you will not be reimbursed for your order.  < Close Answer

World Congress on Pain

The World Congress on Pain is IASP’s biennial meeting devoted to research and treatment of pain. It is five days of refresher courses, plenary sessions, workshops, posters sessions, networking opportunities, commercial exhibits, and continuing education.  < Close Answer

The 15th World Congress on Pain will be held October 7-11, 2014, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  < Close Answer

Online registration for the 15th World Congress on Pain will open in early 2014. Watch the website for more information.  < Close Answer

To present a poster, you will need to electronically submit an abstract for consideration. A Call for Abstracts for the 15th World Congress on Pain will go out in late 2013.  < Close Answer

Global Year Against Pain

The Global Year Against Pain is a yearlong initiative designed to raise awareness of the different aspects of pain worldwide. Each year, on the third Monday of October, IASP launches a new campaign focused on one specific aspect of pain.  < Close Answer

The 2012-2013 Global Year Against Visceral Pain campaign was launched on October 15, 2012.  < Close Answer

Watch the "Events, Initiatives, and Media Coverage" page for the current Global Year for activities and events happening in your area. You can also contact your local IASP Chapter to find out about or encourage their participation.  < Close Answer

Grants and Fellowships

Membership in IASP is a requirement for eligibility for all IASP grants and fellowships. For the collaborative grants, the principal investigator must be a member of IASP. See the Grants and Awards page for more information.  < Close Answer

From the Grants and Awards page, select the grant or fellowship in which you are interested. The link will take you to a page with a full description of the requirements and instructions on how to apply, including the necessary Word document.  < Close Answer

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

A Special Interest Group (SIG) provides participating members with an opportunity to carry on intensive, in-depth discussion in certain areas of interest. Membership in the SIGs is only open to members of IASP.  < Close Answer

Members of the SIGs receive the SIG newsletter, may be eligible for reduced registration for SIG-sponsored meetings, and have the unique opportunity to network with other SIG members through the IASP Discussion Forums.  < Close Answer

If you are currently an IASP member you can do so when you next pay your annual membership dues. If you have any questions or would like to join sooner, please contact members@iasp-pain.org.

If you are not a member of IASP but are interested in joining one of our SIGs, you must become a member of IASP. Visit our Membership page to learn more about membership in IASP and to join online.  < Close Answer

Chapters

Chapters of IASP are national or regional associations or societies that share IASP’s vision of working together for pain relief throughout the world. IASP provides support for its chapters and their activities.  < Close Answer

Visit our Chapters page for a full list of IASP chapters. If your country is not listed, a chapter has not yet been formed there.  < Close Answer

You must first establish a local pain association or organization in your country, if one does not already exist. Your membership must include at least 25 IASP members (10 for qualifying countries). A request letter must be signed by the active IASP members in the applicant group and attached to the application. Click here for more information.  < Close Answer

Technical Problems

Click here to reset your password. You will receive an email from iaspdesk@iasp-pain.org, so make sure this email address is in your "safe senders" list. Otherwise, please contact our Membership Department at: (202) 524-5300, ext. 109 or email members@iasp-pain.org.   < Close Answer

Click here to reset your password. You will receive an email from iaspdesk@iasp-pain.org, so make sure this email address is in your "safe senders" list. If this does not work, please contact members@iasp-pain.org to have your password reset.  < Close Answer

If you receive the error message "I'm sorry but this page is currently unavailable. Please try again later," or if you are erroneously redirected to the IASP home page, the link you have tried to visit is broken. Please contact web@iasp-pain.org and specify what content you were trying to access so we can fix the link.  < Close Answer

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